Inspired to produce quality roots reggae music for the masses by Jamaica's reggae music founders. ARISE offers a positive, raw, classic roots sound with a modern feel and message. Their intense sound is fresh, inspirational, organic, and soul-driven. Mad drum and bass foundation with solid organ sounds, skaning riddm guitar, wranglin picking lead guitar licks, and soulful three part harmonies, fronted by Karim Israel's conscious vocals. Arise Roots brings you solid reggae music for your skanking pleasures. Representing the West Coast of the U.S., Based out of Los Angeles, California, ARISE is proud to be a product of a phenomenal Reggae movement in the U.S. and beyond! Check this up and coming ensemble out at your nearest concert venue and pick up their debut CD "Lay Your Guns Down" at digstaion.com, Cdbaby.com, Itunes, Amazom and other distributors online.